8/12/2019 Assembly Instructions for VF Pinch Valves 100 250mm

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en-06/2010

Removing the old sleeve

Loose bolts (C), take off anges (B).

Pull out old sleeve (D) by using a pipe wrench.

If helpful, lubricate AKO mounting paste (MP200) between rubber

and internal body surface.

Clean all valve parts and inspect for wear.

Installation of the new sleeve

Picture 1: Lubricate following parts with AKO mounting paste (MP200)

- inside and outside surfaces of sleeve (D),

- cones of anges (B) and

- inside surface of body (neck area).

Caution: Do not use any grease or oily paste!.

Picture 2: Push sleeve (D) into body (A) until it is centred.

Picture 3: Assemble ange (B) onto body and x it with 2 or 4

mounting bolts (C), washer and nuts. Tighten them counter clock-

wise until ange cone touches the sleeve.Picture 4:Put opposite side of ange (B) into sleeve (D) and tight-

en second bolt (C), washer and nut until it touches the sleeve.

Picture 5: Push mounting pipe into the valve (5/6 length of the

sleeve). Put 3 bar air through the air inlet to pressurize the

sleeve.

Picture 6+7:Use a spanner and push the sleeve behind the cone

from the ange (B). Tighten mounting bolts (30Nm) from second

ange (B) and assemble completely with the remaining bolts (C).

Bolts have to be tightened. Release control air. Assemble counter

ange as described in picture 5, 6+7. Again, release control air

and remove mounting pipe. Make sure that all mounting bolts have

been replaced by assembling bolts (C). Verify bolts are tight.

Picture 8: Put mounting wood into valve assembly, with the small

part facing to the air inlet. Pressurise valve with 3 bar and keep the

wood in stable position. Sleeve must close in lip-shape position

viewing to air inlet. Alternatively assembly: Valve can be assem-

bled under a mechanical press. Caution:Do not use any sharp

tools during assembly, it may damaged valve parts!

*Replacement-/ Maintenance parts: Sleeve (D) and anges (B).

Assembly tool: AKO mounting set (i.e. W125) consists of mount-

ing paste, mounting pipe, mounting wood, assembling screws,

nuts and bolts.

Assembly Instruction for AKO Pinch Valve

Series V+VF DN 100 to 250 mm

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* Flange (B) Body (A)

* Sleeve (D)Screws (C)

Control air

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